Liverpool "need" to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham in January as the Reds currently sit seven points behind fourth in the Premier League.
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Bellingham is needed by Jurgen Klopp 's side and they cannot afford to miss out on the England star.
Although the Reds are thought to be favourites for the signature of Bellingham, they will face fierce competition from Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
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Bellingham is thought to be available in the summer with Dortmund wanting a fee in the region of £85 million to £130m.
The ex-Premier League striker told TalkSPORT : "Liverpool need him. They need him in January. If they miss out on Bellingham, it's going to be a major blow. But I can't see the financial power of Manchester City letting him go to Liverpool."
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